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There are a few things you should know about Long Lake self storage before you begin your search. Storage unit prices and availability in Long Lake are determined by many different factors, including real estate, population growth, the wealth of the local population, the current economic climate, and more. We used US Census data on Long Lake to give you a better idea of these factors.

Long Lake, MN Self Storage and Moving

One of the primary uses of self storage is as a safe place to keep your things between moving homes. If many people are moving to or from Long Lake, prices could be higher and availability lower. We can get a good idea of whether or not many people are moving to or from Long Lake by looking at the change in population. According to the US Census, the Long Lake metro area's population grew from 1,758 in 2010 to 1,798 in 2014, a growth rate of 2.28%.

Self Storage and Real Estate in Long Lake, MN

One way to get an idea of the demand for housing and storage space in Long Lake is to look at housing occupancy and vacancy rates. If there's low vacancy rates in Long Lake housing, there's likely low vacancy at Long Lake storage facilities. This would allow storage facilities in Long Lake to charge higher prices for their units. According to US Census estimates, 95.7% of housing units in Long Lake are occupied, while the vacancy rate is at 4.3%. The average occupancy rate in US cities is 89%, so it's likely the case that storage facilities in Long Lake also have higher than average occupancy rates. High occupancy rates in Long Lake will make it more difficult to find a good deal on a storage unit.